JOBS AND CAREERS COALITION

ADVOCACY

What

The Opportunity America Jobs and Careers Coalition is a Washington-based business coalition focused on career education and workforce development.

Who 

Members include employers and employer associations from a broad range of industries experiencing skills mismatches and worker shortages – IT, manufacturing, construction and hospitality, among others.

Goals

  • Shine new light on the need for workforce training
  • Drive a skills agenda on Capitol Hill
  • Highlight successful state initiatives
  • Change national perceptions of technical careers and career training